The Forum snare features a shell made in the same mold, and using the same heat-compression shell-molding process, as Pearl's professional series drums. Features Pearl's exclusive scarf joint (gapless seam) construction for uniform drum shell vibration, unimpeded by air pockets, for warmth and richness found only in more expensive drums.

This 100% poplar 13" x 5" snare also features low-mass lugs for optimum tonality and resonance.

I've had this snare for 4 years, and it hasn't failed me in any situation.I've successfully used it for rock, metal, jazz, and rap and it has yet to let me down. If you tune it correctly, it will do you no wrong. Price is great too.